Category Archives: CASE for Kids
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Best of the Best: HCDE’s Top Employees Recognized at Celebration of Excellence Banquet
Leave a commentMay 22, 2026 by HCDE Communications
Whether it was Ann Petty, a music therapist completing her 33rd year with Harris County Department of Education (HCDE), or …
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EFHC’s Heart of Education Luncheon Transports Community Partners into a CASE for Kids Afterschool Program
Leave a commentMay 14, 2026 by HCDE Communications
The soft whir of LEGO robots rolling across the floor mixed with the chatter of educators, community partners and Harris …
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Thrill Seeker: May Employee of the Month Use Adventurous Mindset to Help Connect Youth, Nonprofit Organizations
Leave a commentMay 1, 2026 by HCDE Communications
Larry Moses II is a thrill seeker. Or as he calls himself, a “daredevil.” We’re talking parasailing, roller coasters or …
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Kingdoms, Coding and Creativity Collide at All-Earth Ecobot Challenge
Leave a commentApril 29, 2026 by HCDE Communications
Living off the land is a foreign concept for most students in Harris County, given that they’ve grown up in a concrete …
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HCDE Celebrates CASE for Kids Professionals Making a Difference in Young Lives
Leave a commentApril 23, 2026 by HCDE Communications
According to the National AfterSchool Association (NAA), more than 10 million children participate in afterschool programs each year, and for every child enrolled, two more wait to …
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CASE Debates Impact Awards Celebrate Students Growth and Career Possibilities
Leave a commentApril 2, 2026 by HCDE Communications
Nearly 50 high school students were recognized as CASE for Kids hosted its annual CASE Debates Impact Awards on March 31, celebrating participants …
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Area Youth ‘Game Plan for Success’ at CASE for Kids Afterschool is Cool Expo
Leave a commentApril 2, 2026 by HCDE Communications
Planning for the future sometimes requires a connection to move from concept to opportunity. That’s where Harris County Department of …
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CASE for Kids Spring Symposium Helps Providers Lead, Connect with Students
Leave a commentMarch 26, 2026 by HCDE Communications
There’s an old adage that says, “first with the head, then with the heart.” The Center for Afterschool, Summer and Enrichment (CASE) for …
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Bryianna Fips Earns National Honor for Building Futures Beyond the Bell
Leave a commentMarch 19, 2026 by HCDE Communications
For Bryianna Fips, the work begins when the school bell rings. As a regional program coordinator with the Center for Afterschool, Summer and Enrichment (CASE) for …
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Afterschool is Cool Youth Expo Helps Students Gain “Championship Mindset”
Leave a commentMarch 18, 2026 by HCDE Communications
Get ready to play hard and win at the LevelUp Afterschool is Cool Youth Expo, where students don’t just hear about opportunities — they experience them. Now in its …
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